In 2027, Slim Dusty’s centenary will be marked with Slim Dusty 100, a celebration of his life and music, alongside that of his wife and lifelong musical partner, Joy McKean. Presented by their children Anne and David, the event will bring together music, stories and archival footage to revisit and celebrate the career of one of Australia’s most enduring cultural figures.

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, November 6, 2026.

“I really enjoy a good sad song”: Mack Geiger on heartbreak, Slim Dusty's influence, and the road to Stagecoach, as his debut album, 'Dying In This House,' drops.

Other acts on the line-up include Empire of the Sun, Nelly, Gavin Adcock, Carter Faith, Third Eye Blind, and many others.

Laura Franks' resonant and varied sound had only been accessible through the release of singles until October, when the showcasing of her debut album, 'Life In The Front Seat,' changed things dramatically.

This year’s inductees, Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and The Stanley Brothers, became the 159th, 160th and 161st members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

A massive lineup is ready to perform on Nashville's night of nights.

🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Nashville. 🎶

Jonah Kagen joins Sam Barber, Lane Pittman, Hayley Jensen and many others at the 2027 Country Fest Queensland.

Though she’s been writing, performing and releasing music on her own for years, 'Lucky You!' marks Piper Rodrigues’ first EP – a huge milestone in her career and the result of two years of writing.